Biopsy

A biopsy is a sample of tissue collected from an organ or other part of the body. A biopsy can be done by cutting or scraping a small piece of the tissue or by using a needle and syringe to remove a sample, which is then examined for abnormalities, such as cancer, by a doctor trained to look at tissue samples (pathologist).

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Healthwise Staff

Primary Medical Reviewer

Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical Reviewer

Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology

Last Revised

November 1, 2012

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